Mahsiah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "walker" or "one who walks gracefully".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Mahsiah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mahsiah today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mahsiah births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mahsiah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mahsiah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,464
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Mahsiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mahsiah from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mahsiah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mahsiah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mahsiah
The name Mahsiah is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "mahsi," which means "to measure" or "to weigh." The name was likely given to individuals who were involved in the measurement or weighing of goods, perhaps in the context of trade or commerce.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mahsiah was a renowned scholar and mathematician from the 9th century. He was born in Baghdad and was known for his contributions to the field of algebra. Unfortunately, not much is known about his life beyond his academic achievements.
In the 11th century, there was a notable figure named Mahsiah ibn Ali al-Qurashi, who was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist. He was born in Medina and was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic law and theology. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
During the 13th century, a man named Mahsiah al-Andalusi gained prominence as a skilled architect and engineer. He was born in Andalusia, which was then part of the Islamic world, and was responsible for the design and construction of several impressive buildings and structures, including mosques and palaces.
In the 15th century, there was a famous poet and calligrapher named Mahsiah al-Shirazi. He was born in Shiraz, Persia (modern-day Iran), and was renowned for his beautiful calligraphic works and his mastery of the Arabic language. His poetry was widely appreciated and celebrated throughout the region.
Another notable figure with the name Mahsiah was a 17th-century explorer and adventurer from the Arabian Peninsula. He embarked on numerous expeditions and voyages, traveling to distant lands and documenting his experiences in detailed journals and accounts. Unfortunately, many of his writings have been lost to time, but his legacy as a pioneering explorer remains.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Mahsiah. While the name may not be as common today, it carries a rich heritage and a connection to various fields, including mathematics, law, architecture, literature, and exploration.
People
Mahsiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mahsiah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mahsiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mahsiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mahsiah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Mahsiah a common name?
We classify Mahsiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mahsiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Mahsiah was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mahsiah is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mahsiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mahsiah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mahsiah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mahsiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mahsiah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mahsiah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Mahsiah?
See how many Americans are named Mahsiah on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.